Structure and Format

The Accreditation Examination has a total of 100 questions divided into eight sections based on the eight competencies outlined in the Director Competency Model.

Duration

Candidates will be given a one-month window to attempt the examination and will have two hours to complete the entire examination. The two hours will be inclusive of three breaks (10 min each) that candidates can choose to take by clicking on a “Bio-break” button, pausing the exam timer temporarily. Candidates are encouraged to complete the exam in one sitting and within the one-month window.

Minimum Passing Grade

To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 50% in each of the eight sections and an overall exam score of at least 70%.

Results

Candidates can refer to the candidate portal in ThinkExam to access detailed reports.

If the candidate has not attempted the examination within 2 weeks from the start of the examination window, there will be a reminder sent via email. Candidates are encouraged to complete the examination within the one-month window.
 
Should the candidate’s examination remain incomplete at the end of the one-month window, their examination will be auto-submitted.

Examination Mode

English Medium – Computer Screen Examination.

Remote Proctored Examination via ThinkExam. Please refer to the following video on how to access the examination. 

Accreditation Status

The outcome of the candidate's Accreditation Status application will be communicated via email within one month from the conclusion of the examination period, provided that all requirements to pass have been successfully met. Certificates and badges will be included in the same email for your convenience. In the event that a registered candidate does not meet the 32 hours of corporate governance training requirement, the candidate will not be awarded the accreditation status (regardless if they passed) until sufficient evidence is provided. 

Preparation Resources

There are no mandated courses required before you take the accreditation exam. However, you will need to indicate that you have fulfilled at least 32 hours of directorship education or training before applying. For example, the completion of all Listed Entity Director modules will accumulate 40 hours of directorship training.

You may wish to attend any of the following structured programmes in preparation for the examination:

• Listed Entity Director (LED) Programme
• Governance for Outstanding Organisation Directors (SGOOD) Programme
• SID-SMU Singapore Directorship Programme (SDP)
• SID-INSEAD International Directors Programme (IDP)
• Board Readiness Programme (BRP)

For more information on the programmes, please visit: www.sid.org.sg/PD

In addition, if you would like to self-study, you may read through the following guides/eLearning courses available on our website to prepare for the examination:

• CG Guides for Boards in Singapore
• Accreditation Examination Preparatory Course 

Registration

A candidate is successfully registered for accreditation examination when payment is made in full.

Cancellation, Refunds and Deferment

Strictly no cancellations, refunds or deferment are allowed once registration is successful.

SID members:  $163.50 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Upon successfully enrolling for the course, you are deemed to have read and accepted SID’s Terms and Conditions.

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